Why did Xbox remove optical?

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Phil Spencer

Phil Spencer is an American business executive and the CEO of Microsoft Gaming. He is currently the head of the Xbox brand and leads the global creative and engineering teams responsible for gaming at Microsoft.

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has now clarified why the decision was taken to not include the optical audio

optical audio

Also known generically as optical audio, its most common use is in consumer audio equipment (via a "digital optical" socket), where it carries a digital audio stream from components such as CD and DVD players, Digital Audio Tape recorders, computers, and modern video game consoles, to an AV receiver that can decode two ...

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port, and it mainly comes down to both price and form factor. In a recent interview with IGN, Spencer said that along with space considerations to factor in, the cost of components is important when designing a new console.

Why did Xbox remove optical audio?

Cost, size, and usage all factor into Microsoft's decision. Despite appearing in some early preview shots, the Xbox Series X will not have an S/PDIF optical audio out port.

Why did Xbox remove HDMI in?

Phil Spencer, executive vice-president of Gaming at Microsoft, has provided additional context around the removal of HDMI-in, SPDIF optical audio, and the IR blaster with Xbox Series X. Spencer attributes the decision to low usage, alongside efforts to streamline the design and cost.

Does the new Xbox have an optical port?

The Xbox Series X|S console does not have an Optical (Toslink) Digital Audio Output. This console instead has an HDMI output, which transmits both high definition video and high resolution audio.

Can you use optical cable on Xbox?

To connect your Xbox console to a sound system, you'll need to purchase a digital audio (TOSLink) cable. Leave the HDMI cable connected to your TV for video. Connect one end of the digital audio (TOSLink) cable to the S/PDIF (optical audio) port on the console.

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Is HDMI better than optical?

The biggest difference is that HDMI can pass higher-resolution audio, including the formats found on Blu-ray: Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. These formats can't get transmitted across optical. In terms of simplicity, HDMI also passes video signals.

Which Xbox has optical drive?

The Xbox Series X can play game discs from the original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. For movies, it can play DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, and Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs—you just need to download the Blu-ray Player app from the Store app on your Xbox Series X to be able to play those discs.

Why is there no optical port on Xbox Series S?

You might have noticed that there is no optical audio output on your Xbox Series X or Series S. Microsoft decided to remove this in the new console (much to the dismay of many users) due to it's "low usage".

Can you replace the optical drive in an Xbox One?

Xbox One DG-6M1S Blu-ray DVD Drive Replacement The DVD drive will need to be “flashed” with your console's security key or will need to have your original drive's board swapped into the new replacement drive. Basic soldering required during installation. Professional installation is highly recommended.

How do I connect my Xbox to my soundbar with an optical cable?

Does Xbox only use HDMI?

Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on your TV. Note that video output from the Xbox One console is HDMI only.

Why does the Xbox have 2 HDMI ports?

This is so that you can use a feature called HDMI passthrough. If you have more HDMI devices than your TV has has HDMI ports, then you can feed the HDMI signal into the Xbox and out through the HDMI-out port to the TV.

How can I play my Xbox One without HDMI?

One of the easiest ways to connect your Xbox One to your TV is by using a SCART adapter cable. A SCART to HDMI adapter is a 21 pin connector that allows you to connect HDMI-enabled devices with devices that have no HDMI ports.

How do I get optical audio on my Xbox?

Note Optical audio out is not supported by Xbox Series X|S consoles. Connect your console to your TV using the provided HDMI cable, and then connect your TV to your stereo receiver or soundbar using the TV's optical (S/PDIF) out port.

Why does Xbox have HDMI in?

The HDMI IN port on the Xbox One console is used to connect your cable or satellite TV box in order to view your TV channels directly from an app on the Xbox One console.

What is passthrough audio Xbox?

The Xbox Audio Passthrough feature allows the console to take raw audio and pass it straight to your TV or audio setup for the purest sound quality. This high-level feature customizes the audio experience of playing media to its highest potential based on your audio setup.

Why are optical drives no longer being used?

Over the last ten years, laptop computers no longer come with optical disc drives in order to reduce costs and make devices lighter, requiring consumers to purchase external optical drives.

What can I use instead of an optical drive?

Use an external DVD drive

External drives are affordable and plug-and-play ready.

What replaces an optical drive?

Step 2: Choose an SSD or HDD to Replace the Optical Drive

This might be a HDD or a faster SSD. Obviously, the capacity of the drive will depend upon your requirements. However, we would recommend installing as large a drive as possible. A high-capacity drive has superior backup possibilities.

Can you add an optical drive to Xbox Series S?

No. You are not allowed to plug in any external disc drive to play physical discs on the Xbox Series S. Even you have bought one, Microsoft will refuse you to connect to Xbox Series S console.

Can you play Xbox Series S without HDMI?

Connecting to cable or satellite

The Xbox Series X|S console does not have an HDMI in port. You won't be able to connect your cable or satellite receiver to the console. Instead, connect your cable or satellite directly to your TV.

Can I plug a speaker into my Xbox Series S?

You can purchase an HDMI to RCA breakout box, you can buy a receiver. There are many many options to hook up your S to speakers.

Will PS5 have optical drive?

The biggest difference according to that report is the new PS5 will have a detachable disc drive. The detachable disc drive will be connected to the PlayStation using an extra USB-C port on the back of the console.

Which Xbox doesn't take disc?

The key thing to know about the Xbox Series S is that there's no physical disc drive whatsoever, which means that you'll have no way at all of running games from your discs on the new compact console.

Which Xbox One has no disc drive?

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